UNNC470 Teaching Fellow in Economics Role Profile

The University of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNottingham University Business School China Teaching Fellow in Economics 3 posts To complement the existing staff members in quantitative and app

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Nottingham University Business School China

Teaching Fellow in Economics (3 posts)

To complement the existing staff members in quantitative and applied economics, potential applicants should be capable of teaching various modules in Micro/Macro Economics and/or Quantitative Methods The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first foreign university to open in China and

is part of The University of Nottingham, which is ranked in the top 1% of all universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2013

Placed 7th in the UK for research power by the current national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Nottingham is a major research institution delivering work that is defined as ‘world-leading’ or

‘internationally excellent’

Described by The Times as “the nearest Britain has to a truly global university”, The University of Nottingham has invested continuously in its award-winning campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, attracting talented staff and students from all over the world

UNNC delivers The University of Nottingham’s top-quality teaching and high-impact research from its base in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China Located less than two hours south of Shanghai by train, UNNC has more than 6,000 students and 600 staff from around 50 countries worldwide

High-quality research and education

Since opening our doors in 2004, we have established ourselves as one of China’s leading providers of international education, as well as an inspiring and stimulating place to work

Both academic and professional services staff are either seconded from The University of Nottingham in the UK or recruited to The University of Nottingham’s standards

Our academics are expected to be effective teachers but are also given support to carry out high-impact research that is relevant to China's interests and needs Research spans all faculties and disciplines and staff are encouraged to present their work at international conferences, while professional services staff at all levels benefit from career development support

The University’s working language is English and all our degree programmes, coursework materials and exams are in English

Our teaching is subject to the same quality assurance processes as The University of Nottingham and our students graduate with a Nottingham degree High standards are maintained across the three campuses through continuous module assessment, internal audits and external examination

A global university in China

By joining UNNC you be living in China at the height of its economic development, gaining a global prospective and experiencing an exciting new culture

Our secure, green campus has clean, comfortable and secure accommodation for staff and a dedicated clinic with doctors and nurses on 24-hour call A convenient on-campus high street has a range of shops, restaurants, an ATM and spaces for recreation, while shopping malls, entertainment facilities and other amenities are all within walking distance or a short bus or taxi ride from the campus

There are three established international schools in Ningbo and more are set to open to cater to the city’s growing international community

Populated with more than seven million people, Ningbo offers the opportunity to feel at home among

an array of international shopping outlets, restaurants, clubs and bars It also provides the chance to embrace culture and tradition – bustling streets house markets selling a variety of antiques, textiles and delicious Ningbo cuisine

Ranked 7th in Forbes’ (2012) list of the top cities for business in China, Ningbo’s import and export industry is one of the most important to the city and its businesses The city is a mix of modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture, which complement stunning parkland and scenic spots

The city’s excellent transport links mean that Ningbo is easy to travel around and an ideal base from which to explore China and Asia The city’s airport connects it to China’s major cities as well as some international destinations, such as Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei

Nottingham University Business School China

Have an impact and be part of the creation of one of China’s and the World’s leading business schools

In operation for only eight years, NUBS China has a rapidly expanding international faculty of around

90, all based in Ningbo and coming from 27 countries The school is EQUIS accredited and is part of a university that is highly rated and is seeking to improve further its ranking among the world’s top research and teaching universities NUBS China appointed Carl Fey as Dean in April 2011 with ambitious plans for the school to rapidly progress towards an increasing focus on high impact research, customized executive education, and high quality teaching NUBS China focuses its efforts around the three “I”s-international, Innovative, and Interactive In addition, NUBS China, which carries out instruction in English, is significantly increasing its research focus and provides an excellent environment and conditions for scholars interested in pursuing an active research agenda

NUBS China offers European-level competitive salaries and benefits with reasonable teaching loads In addition, an attractive international benefits package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance, support for international schooling (there are three international schools in Ningbo), and insurance (including international medical insurance) will be provided for international appointments NUBS China also provides a competitive research support package for candidates showing good research output

Further details

For further details see the websites of:

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China: www.nottingham.edu.cn

The University of Nottingham: www.nottingham.ac.uk

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Qing Ping Ma, Department Head of Quantitative and

Applied Economics: Qing-Ping.Ma@nottingham.edu.cn Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

Please quote ref UNNC470 Closing date: 23 October 2016

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Please note that only applications submitted via our on-line system will be considered.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM NINGBO, CHINA RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM Nottingham University Business School China

Job Title: Teaching Fellow in Economics

Contract Status: This post will be available from 1 September 2017 and will initially be offered on a

fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period

of three years This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement

Hours of Work: Full-time

Salary: RMB 294,281 – RMB351,386 per annum depending on skills and experience

(salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance) In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments

Location: University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Responsible to: The Dean of NUBS China

Job Outline:

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver lectures and seminars in management and

business or related areas across all years of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes In addition, s/he will be expected to supervise undergraduate and master’s dissertations and undertake some administrative duties

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching

 To prepare and deliver lectures and seminars/tutorials at either undergraduate and/or

postgraduate levels

 To participate in the assessments for initial and higher degrees and diplomas of UNNC

 To contribute to course and curriculum development and design, including course management (where appropriate)

 To support and comply with UNNC teaching quality assurance standards and procedures

Administration

 To serve on committees

 To help with various administrative activities

This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment

Person Specification:

Qualifications/

Education

• A master degree in a relevant discipline

• Postgraduate qualification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent

• Membership of relevant professional bodies;

• PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant discipline

Skills/Training • Excellent communication and

presentation skills in English Good

at developing relations with senior executives one does not know and maintaining such relationships

• Evidence of previous administrative role/skills

Experience • Experience of teaching/tutorial

work in relevant subjects at degree level or equivalent in an

international English-speaking institution

• Experience and interest in interactive teaching

• Participation in academic networks

• Relevant industrial experience

• Experience of pastoral support role

Personal

Attributes • A strong team player who works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary

environment

• Ability to complete administrative duties effectively to required

deadlines

• Empathy with students from many different cultures and a strong desire to work in a multi-cultural environment;

Informal enquires may be addressed to: Dr Qing Ping Ma, Department Head of Quantitative and Applied Economics: Qing-Ping.Ma@nottingham.edu.cn

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are 15-16 Nov 2016 (preferred) or 21-22 Nov 2016 (alternative), but they are subject to change.